Latest eGrad 
eGrad is SUPRA's regular postgrad electronic newsletter. It contains useful information on a whole host of subjects such as student advice & advocacy, scholarships, policy updates, and upcoming events. Here's what's in this latest eGrad sent 30 September 2008 (click on the link to be taken to the relevant item):
SUPRA/POSTGRAD EVENTS & INFO
1. CONNECT CONFERENCE – THIS WEEK
OTHER EVENTS AND INFO
5. RSNSW TALK ON EXPLORING THE MILKY WAY
8. CAMPAIGNER FOR DEMOCRACY IN BURMA
SUPRA/POSTGRAD EVENTS & INFO
1. CONNECT CONFERENCE – THIS WEEK
We don’t quite know how it happened, but the conference is almost here! If you’re looking for something to do on Wednesday and/or Thursday then join us in the main quad. All postgrads from Sydney University are invited, both Coursework and Research, so come along and meet your fellow students at this free and catered event. There will be free food and drinks available on both days at lunch, mid-afternoon and evening! Early registrations are now closed but if you would like to join us for one session or the full event, find us in the Quad near the Jacaranda tree on the day and we’ll register you then.
Draft programme details are available at www.supra.usyd.edu.au/connect
Any questions should be directed to conference@supra.usyd.edu.au
Due to our Connect Conference the SUPRA Office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week. If you phone please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible or email admin@supra.usyd.edu.au. If it is urgent please come and find us in the Main Quadrangle.
During the month of October our Student Advice and Advocacy Officers (SAAOs) will be getting out and about and visiting satellite campuses. In this trial program we are hoping to find out how best to reach and assist students not located on the Camperdown/Darlington campus. We will be visiting:
Conservatorium of Music - Tuesdays 10am - 1pm in the Graduate Room (Room 1043)
Sydney College of the Arts - Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm
Cumberland - Thursdays 11am - 2pm in the Library
If you’re a postgrad and would like to speak with our SAAOs you can drop in on these days (details will be sent via email from your Faculty with room details) or you can contact SUPRA to make an appointment for these days or a day that is more convenient.
SUPRA: assisting postgraduate students of Sydney University no matter where they are.
Queer? Bored? Looking for something to do on Wednesday 8th October? Then get your queer ass down to Tragedy for an evening of bent film and pizza!
Where: SUPRA building (see map below)
When: 8pm to 10ish
Cost: its FREE!!
For more information contact SUPRA’s Queer Officer Peter via queer@supra.usyd.edu.au
OTHER EVENTS AND INFO
5. RSNSW TALK ON EXPLORING THE MILKY WAY
Dr McClure-Griffiths will take us on a walk around the Milky Way revealing what we do know about the structure of the Galaxy and how gas in the Galaxy leads to its evolution. Her talk will focus on our current work on the interstellar gas and magnetic field in the Milky Way and what it is telling us about the complex interstellar ecosystem of the Milky Way. She will also discuss the world's next generation radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), which will be one hundred times more powerful than any existing facility and which we hope to host in Australia. She will conclude by discussing how the SKA will revolutionise our understanding of our home galaxy.
An abstract for the talk can be found at http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/bulls/rsnsw_bull_319.pdf.
Date: Wednesday 1st October 2008
Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm
Location: Conference Room 1, Darlington Centre, Sydney University.
(City Road, side entrance to the Forum Restaurant. Parking Available)
Audience: All welcome. There is no charge for lectures.
The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is running an introductory SPSS workshop.
This is an intensive introductory 2 day workshop. A comprehensive manual is provided. Some familiarity with statistics is required, for example the mean and standard deviation, median and mode and a basic understanding of probability (how to interpret a p value is sufficient). Topics covered include: defining variables, defining a data entry template, data entry and edit, checking for normality of data, descriptive data analysis and interpretation and inferential analysis and interpretation. The four inferential statistical techniques covered are correlation, linear regression, t-tests and Chi Square. The workshop will be delivered by Judith Fethney, Biostatistician to the Faculty.
Bookings are essential.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, 14th & 15th October, 2008, 9am - 5pm.
Where: Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, 88 Mallett St Camperdown.
Cost: $480.00
If you are interested, please contact Nada Dunda on 02 9351 0677 or email n.dunda@usyd.edu.au
Enrolments open on Monday 29 September 2008 for the Learning Centre latest program of workshops. All workshops are free of charge. For full descriptions please see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/time.shtml
8. CAMPAIGNER FOR DEMOCRACY IN BURMA
Burma Campaign Sydney (BCS) is seeking someone committed to freedom and democracy in Burma to be our Sydney campaign coordinator.
The position of Campaign Coordinator is available for 12 months, working 4 days per week. The position is paid at SACS Award Grade 5, Year 2 ($54,336 full time equivalent) and is based in Sydney.
You will be responsible for helping to coordinate campaign work in Sydney but also assisting at the request of a national network of campaign groups in other cities. This campaign work includes: raising awareness of the situation in Burma amongst Australian Communities; lobbying governments and the private sector; implementing a media strategy; building a stronger movement of Australians in support of Burma.
We are looking for someone with experience, who is highly motivated and can work independently.
Further details and a job description is available from burma.campaign.sydney@gmail.com or Kate Lee 0419 684758
Applications close Friday 3rd October 2008. Applications should be sent to:
Email: burma.campaign.sydney@gmail.com
Post: Burma Campaign Sydney, Labor Council Building, Suite 6, Level 8, 377-383 Sussex Street, NSW 2000
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